Skeleton Technologies supports the self-sufficient power grid of the Isle of Eigg in the Scottish Sea. The island's micro-grid is powered 100% by renewable energy, making Eigg a pioneer in independent, sustainable energy supply
Through its Machine Tool 4.0 project, Schaeffler wants to demonstrate that Industry 4.0 is not an abstract, remote vision, but can make a contribution to added-value today
At 2019 Hannover Messe, the integration of automation, power transmission, fluid power, software and IT will be clustered at Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives (IAMD), a parallel show spanning 14 exhibition halls
Alfa Laval launches a next-generation line of heat exchangers that promises to set new standards in efficiency, reliability and serviceability
This white paper provides analysis and insights on the topic of energy efficiency and the future of renewable energy
On the occasion of the 30th edition, in 2019 the main event for smart and digital automation will change its name in ''SPS – smart production solutions'' to celebrate the digital transformation
Post-process management software for additive manufacturing projects from Link3D is being officially launched at Formnext 2018 in Frankfurt, from 13 to 16 November
At the biennial tradeshow Electronica (Munich, 13-16 Nov. 2018), the company showcases at hall B2, booth 219 how it is reimagining connectivity with its customers thanks to new technological partnerships
The Substation Configuration Language (SCL) format imposed by the IEC 61850 presents some problems for many engineering tools. The solution now combines electrical engineering planning with standard-compliant substation description
Factors such as digitalization, electrification, urbanization, overcoming food shortages and climate change will determine the future of civilization in the next century. Here is how Danfoss Drives addresses the latest challenges
Many concepts of digital transformation are based on information from the field level which, however, needs to be transported to the cloud via a powerful but also flexible and reliable network architecture
In Suzhou, China, Advantech will hold the IoT Co-Creation Summit to show the IoT Solution Ready Packages released with the cooperation of national and international companies. IEN Europe will be there on November 1 and 2
The focus of TSN is on timing and latency guarantees. Will this focus result in insecure automation networks? What's really about TSN and cybersecurity? A conversation with Dr. Oliver Kleineberg
The companies are developing an amine-based solvent capable to achieve greater than 99.99% overall sulfur recovery, by which it will be possible to increase capacity and lower operating costs
The announcement was made during ODVA 19th Annual Meeting and Conference. By joining ODVA as a principal member, Honeywell is increasing its contribution to the advancement of EtherNet/IP, which is continuing to gain momentum in the process industry
Identifying challenges and risks is important to increase the resilience of an industrial Ethernet network
Open now: The Energy Efficiency Barometer of Industry enables companies to consider how they can accelerate the energy transition through greater efficiency and productivity in their own business
Running alongside RWM, Future Resource is the leading water & energy management event for sustainability in the UK. It took place the 12th and 13th September 2018 at NEC Birmingham
Aucotec’s special “cable” version of its Engineering Base (EB) platform is the adaption for use in the automotive sector. This way, data-centric development of harnesses tackles the challenges of the latest mobility solutions
Morteza Seraj, Director for Process Automation at Mitsubishi Electric Europe explained us why virtual power plants can support the transition from traditional energy generation to renewables
With an extended 3000 square metres ATEX laboratory, the first of its kind in Europe, Danfoss wants to send a strong message to its customers and to the planet for opening the way to a sustainable refrigeration industry
Birmingham’s NEC hosted on the 12th and 13th September Future Resource Expo, an exhibition launched to explore future most efficient renewable energies, that aims at becoming the hub of innovation for the energy industry
Defining new standards is a multi-level engagement: It means working with your competitors, participating in the main standards and user associations for the successful implementation of new technology. Let’s find out why it’s worth the effort
Machine learning is built upon pattern recognition and has the ability to independently draw knowledge from experience. For this reason, the technology has found its place in industrial processes
The revised version of AMA Sensor Suppliers Directory gives users and other interested parties an overview of the 460 members of the association as well as an updated picture of the industry
Enables highly automated driving functions
For artificial crew member of the ISS
Festo has demonstrated with its BionicWorkplace how it is possible for a human to work together with a bionic robotic arm, along with numerous assistance systems and peripheral devices that are connected and communicate with each other
The new EtherCAT and TSN Technical Working Group had a kick-off meeting at the end of July. The meeting aims to extend the advantages of EtherCAT technology and combine them with TSN technology
Embodies the concept of a future of integration between people and machines
The first edition of AI Convention Europe will be held at the business and conference center BluePoint in Brussels on the 4th of October 2018
Dr Javier Cavada Camino, former Wärtsilä executive, will bring its international market development expertise to the energy storage specialist Highview Power, to drive the international deployment of the company's liquid air energy storage (LAES)
Wind turbines combined with pumped-storage technology: With the new “water battery”, the German-based construction company Max Bögl is setting new standards for the energy revolution. The Lapp Group is providing the cabling for the mega-structures in
Rexel Austria is one of the first companies that transmits energy data to Siemens IoT MindSphere platform to implement energy monitoring and reduce consumption costs
According to the research company Bloomberg NEF, the first half of 2018 saw a downturn in investments of 19% compared to the same period in 2017
The international Red Dot Award for product design went to Bosch filling and closing machine AFG500, after the assessment of an independent jury of experts. Among the new features of the machine there is the aseptic changeover of product-handling parts
The IoT becomes a subject of the degree course on Production and Process Management at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Prof. Dr. Thomas Pospiech talks about the "IoT box", an invention he has developed to better convey the concept
After 20 years of close cooperation, Basler AG and Beijing Sanbao Xingye (MVLZ) have established a join venture to consolidate their position in the Chinese market, which is more and more important and strategic for Basler
For temperature ranges up to 350 °C
The transformation of the oil and gas sector passes through digitalization at this year's ADIPEC. The world’s top energy event is shifting gears to encompass evolved programme addressing artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics and more
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